neurological exam Flashcards
1
Q
Why is mental status tested?
A
to test for mental disorders and cognitive issues
2
Q
Mental status - a simple knowledge test questions
A
Where they are?
What is the date today?
Who is the president of the United States?
Count backward from 20
3
Q
How can you test for memory?
A
Give the patient a phrase (or a few words) and ask them repeat them after the exam
4
Q
Olfactory nerve
A
1 - ask to recognize smells
5
Q
Optic nerve
A
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